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ABOUT THE PICANOL GROUP

The Picanol Group is an international, customer-focused group

specialized in the development, production and sale of weaving
machines, engineered casting solutions and custom-made
controllers.

Its Weaving Machine division (Picanol) develops, produces

and sells advanced weaving systems based on airjet or rapier
insertion technology. Picanol has played a pioneering role
around the world for more than 75 years, and is now one of the
world’s leading producers of weaving machines.

The Industries division covers all the other activities not related
to weaving machines. Proferro represents the group’s metal
casting and mechanical finishing activities. It produces cast
iron parts for among other things compressors and agricultural
machinery, as well as parts for Picanol weaving machines.
PsiControl for its part develops and produces custom-made
controllers, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and touch devices.
Finally, Melotte develops and manufactures innovative product
solutions using 3D printing.

Since 2013 the Picanol Group has also had a leading stake in
the Tessenderlo Group (TESB).

In addition to its headquarters in Ieper (Belgium), the Picanol

Group has production facilities in Asia and elsewhere in Europe,
backed up by its own worldwide sales and services network.
The Picanol Group employs some 2,000 people around the
world, and has been listed on the Euronext Brussels exchange
(PIC) since 1966.

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TRAINING TAKES YOUR SPARE PARTS
TALENT FURTHER

Well-trained employees are a real asset to your company. Weaving machines are one of your most important investments.
Skilled staff makes your machines run at optimum performance, Keeping them in optimal condition is essential to safeguard the
producing excellent fabric quality and resulting in superb plant high value of this asset and to remain competitive as a weaver in
efficiency. a globalizing world.

Training is part of the deal Picanol makes with its customers. We Use of original Picanol parts guarantees a continued high perfor-
feel it is our duty to help your employees to improve their skills mance of the Picanol weaving machines.
and knowledge. Hence, in 2015 we decided to invest in a state-
of-the-art Technical Training Center in Ieper. Three fully equipped Moreover, timely replacement of original parts enables Picanol’s
rooms (each with weaving machines, cut models, mini workshop customers to run their machines in the most economical way.
etc.) cover a total area of 270 m2. This new knowledge center
allows Picanol to train technicians from customers around the Regardless of the age of the machine, the use of original parts will
world in optimal conditions. All facilities are there to give your keep the machine in top condition which has a positive influence
employees a warm welcome. If your employees are not able to on the value of the machine throughout its life time.
travel to one of our training centers, our instructors come to you
and will organize training at your premises. Furthermore, to expand your weaving range and/or increase
your machine performance, Picanol offers upgrade packages for
Next to Ieper, Picanol has two first-in-class training centers installed Picanol machines. WeaveUp upgrades add state-of-the-
located in Suzhou (China) and Greenville (USA). All our training art technology to your machines, which apart from the benefits
centers are specialized in technical training on weaving machines in weaving equally increase the value of your investment.
for machine operators, fitters and weaving managers.
With special services and a dedicated aftermarket team, Picanol
A full list of our training courses can be found on our website: takes care of the particular requirements and requests of its
http://www.picanol.be customers around the globe. These tailored solutions include
among others :
Our team is always at your disposal for further information or • Online ordering of spare parts through P@rtsline
questions. Contact: [email protected] (tel. +32 57 22 21 11). • Electronic spare parts catalogue (eSPC)
• On-time delivery of high-quality original parts
• Harness frames for different brands of weaving machines
• Tailor made upgrade proposals for installed machines
• Analysis and recommendations in respect with running
costs
• Preventive maintenance and service audits

With headquarters in Belgium and local offices in China, India,

Indonesia, Turkey, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Picanol is able to assure a
close, long-term relationship with all its customers.

For more information, please contact your local Customer

Service Representative (CSR).

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GTMax-i
Focused on adding value

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The GTMax-i offers all you need to weave

yourself to the top in your market.

It uses the proven rapier weaving

technology, with full electronic moni-

toring and control, Sumo main motor

and microprocessor-controlled filling

insertion.

Its huge installed base reflects the reli-

ability and robustness of the machine.

This weaving machine has been designed

to meet your objective of maximizing

return on investment. It guarantees high

fabric quality, is best in class for mini-

mum energy consumption, creates space

to unleash your talent and optimizes your

precious time.

GTMax-i is a continuation of the success

of GT-Max. The additional reinforcements

allow for even higher production rates.

If you really want to get the most out of

your market, your material, your energy,

your talent and your time, the GTMax-i

provides the platform for you to stay

ahead. Always. Everywhere.

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 GUIDED GRIPPER SYSTEM
The light-weight gripper permits high speeds at low yarn
tension, reducing the number of filling stops. Its small size
results in less friction on the warp yarns.

FREE FLIGHT SYSTEM

The Free Flight system (FF) is specially designed for weaving
delicate fabrics, providing maximum warp friendliness and filling
versatility. The covered raceboard is the perfect solution for
weaving fine filament warps as found in upholstery fabrics.

TOP BEAM
A fancy beam can be mounted on top of the loom in
modular fashion. The structure contains a gearbox driven
by an SR (switched reluctance) motor and controlled
by means of a second warp tension sensor. The tension
in both sets of warp yarns is controlled actively by the
micro-processor.

TUCKERS
The GTMax-i can be equipped
with a versatile mechanical
tucker on both sides of the
fabric. Changing from a leno
selvedge to tucker or vice
versa is easy and quick, with
repeatable settings.

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QUICK STEP FILLING
PRESENTER
The weft presenter is fully modular, allowing you to start with
e.g. 4-color insertion and to add more channels. The GTMax-i
is available with up to 12-color insertion. The color and weave
pattern are controlled by microprocessor or jacquard. Finally,
the Quick Step modules are interchangeable, and there are no
mechanical drives, so no maintenance or lubrication is required.

SHEDDING
MOTION
The GTMax-i can be
equipped with an
electronically driven
jacquard or an electronic,
positive dobby motion
with leveling, for up to
20 harness frames.

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 RIGID CONSTRUCTION
The GTMax-i has two cast iron side frames connected
by four sturdy cross-members. The conjugated cams
are built into the side frames to allow a strong beat-up.
The damping capacities of the cast iron eliminate all
vibrations, while maintaining long-term stability.
The machine rests on its four feet: no anchor bolts
are required.

DOUBLE BACKREST
AND TAKE-UP
The standard double backrest and double take–up rollers enable the
heaviest styles to be woven with excellent fabric quality. The second
roller is modular and can be removed to make the machine ready to
weave light styles. Another example of how Picanol makes its looms fit
for every market requirement.

ELECTRONIC
SELVEDGE SYSTEM
The unique Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY – patented)
full leno selvedge motions are electrically driven
by individual stepper motors. They are mounted in front
of the harnesses, so that all the harnesses remain available
for the fabric pattern. The selvedge crossing and pattern
are programmed on the microprocessor independently
of the shed crossing, even while the machine is in operation,
so the result of a resetting can be checked immediately.

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ELECTRONIC TAKE-UP
AND LET-OFF
The electronically controlled take-up (ETU) and let-off (ELO)
are fitted as standard on the GTMax-i. Both are driven by
SUMO-type motors which are synchronized by the integrated
control box. This arrangement guarantees high quality fabric
without marks.

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 SUMO MAIN MOTOR
The oil-cooled Sumo main motor drives the weaving
machine directly, without belt or clutch and brake. The
combination of the highly energy-efficient Sumo motor
with the direct drive (patented) of the main shaft and
shedding motion results in power savings of more than
10% in comparison with conventional clutch and brake
configurations. The energy cost for air conditioning is also
reduced as the Sumo motor dissipates less heat in the
weaving mill.

SHORT DRIVE TRAIN

The very short drive train is simple and compact, and the
machine is up to full speed right from the very first pick.

PICANOL INTEGRATED
CONTROLS
The integrated controls link all features of the loom into
one integrated unit. The different loom functions are
perfectly synchronized with each other. The speed
of the motor is controlled electronically, without
a frequency converter, thus reducing power
consumption while permitting greater flexibility.

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ELECTRONIC TAKE-UP
AND LET-OFF
The take-up and let-off are also driven by the highly
energy-efficient Sumo-type motors. The forced lubrication
in the gearbox keeps the parts cool and reduces the friction
tremendously. The advantage is low energy consumption.
Excess braking energy in both drives is recuperated in the main
drive. This is only possible with Picanol’s integrated controls.

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 SUMO MAIN MOTOR
With the Sumo motor it is possible to continuously
adapt the machine speed pick by pick (Optispeed) to
match the strength of the filling yarn. This combination
of the Sumo motor with electronic settings makes it
easy to obtain the highest possible industrial speeds,
taking into account the yarn quality, number of
harnesses and weaving pattern. It also considerably
reduces the set-up times.

FAST WIDTH CHANGES

All the components to be moved
on the left and on the right are
mounted on a single support
whose position can be easily
varied.

OPTIMIZED HARNESS
FRAMES AND CONNECTIONS
On narrow machines, connecting the harness frames to the drive system
is done by means of quick connections (DRC2). No manipulations
are to be carried out under the fabric line. The unique harness height
adjustment is done entirely at the top of the harness frames.

ELECTRONIC SETTING
OF SHED CROSSING
The electronic setting of the closed shed position (AKM) – a
unique Picanol feature – allows the weaver to control the
aspect and hand of the fabric without even touching the drive
train of for instance the dobby.

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AUTOMATIC FULL PICKFINDING
The machine has an automatic full pickfinder driven by the Sumo main
motor. In case of a broken pick the machine stops and only the harness
frames are brought in motion – automatically – so as to free the broken
pick, without the reed touching the beat-up line.

EASY WARP
GAITING
AND CLOTH
DOFFING
The warp beam is driven by an
electronically controlled let-off
system via a separate gearwheel,
that remains on the machine.
Fitting a warp beam and changing
a cloth roll are done by means of
quick connections.

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 ERGONOMIC MACHINE
All Picanol machines are tilted slightly to the
front, providing easy access for the weaver. The
pushbuttons with metal dome technology are
conveniently located and have optical command
confirmation. The shedding motion stands free on
the right hand side and is not obstructed by the
package creel and prewinders.

MAXIMUM CONTROL
All the machine functions are controlled by the microprocessor. Mechanical
settings have wherever possible been replaced with electronic ones. The
microprocessor records, analyses and stores all the production data. With the
interactive touchscreen
display, settings of
several articles can be
stored locally on the
display. The weaving
machine itself can
be linked to a central
monitoring system
by a parallel, serial or
ethernet connection.

PICANOL PC SUITE
Picanol PC Suite is a collection of PC software
applications. Picanol Pattern Editor is used to create
new designs on the PC, for transfer to
the weaving machines. Picanol Style
Administration is used to prepare
settings while the weaving machine is
running another style

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PERFECT LUBRICATION
Lubrication is by means of a central oil circulation system.
Constant and adequate filtering of the oil ensures perfect
lubrication.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Available for
the aftermarket

FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS
Useful widths 190, 220, 230 and 340 cm
Width reduction 60 to 90 cm dependent on reed width
Performance Filling insertion rates up to 1260 m/min
Yarn range Spun yarns Nm 200 - Nm 3 (Ne 120 - Ne 1.8)
Filament yarns 22 den - 3000 den (25 dtex - 3300 dtex)
Guided gripper or Free Flight version
Warp yarns sized, unsized, twisted, non-twisted, intermingled filament
FILLING INSERTION
Filling selection 1 - 12 colors or yarn types (filling presenter with insertion position) [patented] Standard
Weaving 2 weft yarns simultaneously
Optional
Prewinder Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO)
Optional
Filling monitor Piezo-electric filling detector Standard
Double-pick prevention (anti-two) Standard
WARP LET-OFF
Warp beam diameter 805, 1000 mm Standard
Second fancy warp beam on top of the machine Optional
Easy warp beam connection Standard
Backrest Single or double backrest roller Standard
Warp stop motion 6 bar electrical 30 mm pitch or 8 bar electrical 16 mm pitch Standard
CLOTH TAKE-UP
Cloth take-up Double pressure roller Standard
Electronically controlled take-up system (ETU) Standard
Diameter of cloth roll: 600mm Standard
PBM Batching motion system for diameters up to 1500 mm Optional
Easy cloth roller connection Standard
Fabric illumination LED illumination above reed Optional
MACHINE DRIVE AND CONTROL
Main motor Sumo main motor with direct machine drive [patented] Standard
Multispeed / Optispeed Optional
Automatic full pickfinding and closed shed positioning [patented] Standard
Reed motion Positive double-sided conjugated cams in both side frames Standard
Shedding motion Harness drive DRC2 for T-190 and T-220 Standard
Electronic rotary dobby for 20 frames, 12 mm; with leveling Standard
Electronic jacquard (CAN or serial) Standard
Electronic setting of the crossing moment (AKM) Standard
Let-off motion Load-cell electronically controlled warp let-off system (ELO) Standard
Take-up motion Electronically controlled take-up system (ETU) Standard
Lubrication By forced circulation of filtered oil Standard
Grouped grease points for manual lubrication Standard
Machine controls Touch screen with color display Standard
Push buttons on front panel Standard
SELVEDGE FORMATION
Independently electronically controlled (ELSY) [patented] Standard
Tucked selvedges Optional
Hotwire cutter Optional

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MONITORING & SOFTWARE TOOLS
Self-diagnosis Standard
Stop distribution reporting Standard
Connection provided for major weaving room monitoring systems Standard
Ethernet connection Optional
Picanol PC Suite Optional
SAFETY
Light curtain (depending on country of delivery) Standard
Protection guard over take-up rollers Standard

How to read the name Regulations

GT-Max-i-4-R 190 In designing the GTMax-i,

Picanol has taken into
Reed width: 190 cm
account international
R: positive dobby (J: jacquard) regulations concerning
FF: Free Flight version mainly for filament yarns safety (mechanical and
electric) and the environment
GOH: Guided Gripper version mainly for spun yarns (ergonomics, noise, vibrations,
Number of filling colors: 1 - 12 and electromagnetic
compatibility).

4659 mm 2031 mm

Dimensions GTMax-i-4-R 190

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Growing is the essence of weaving.
Thread by thread, line by line, from the most basic to the most exquisite, a wide range of
fabrics emerge from our weaving machines. That’s why Picanol offers a wide variety of
machines and services that enable weavers to create every fabric imaginable.

Growing is the essence of doing business.

The relentless pursuit to weave faster, better and more cost-efficiently is what drives you,
and motivates us. That’s why we make our machines ever more energy-efficient, user-
friendly and easy to set.

Growing is the essence of the future.

The world changes quickly, and only those who are ready to learn and adapt will survive.
That’s why Picanol machines are sustainable, future-proof and intelligent machines that can
adapt to changing circumstances and connect with each other. And that’s why at Picanol, we
want to be an intelligent organization that listens to our customers and develops together
with them.

Because our goal is to Grow Together.

With you, our customers and partners.
We will grow together by removing all the obstacles and conventions holding back your
ambition and our imagination. We will grow together by enabling your continued access to
the latest technology. We will grow together by inspiring each other, listening to each other
and learning from each other.

We truly believe that the future holds tremendous opportunities for growth.
Let’s grab them.

Let’s grow together

specifications may change as a result of developments in engineering and materials. EN 20.09.2016.

The illustrations and descriptions in this publication do not commit Picanol in any way:

Picanol nv
Steverlyncklaan 15
BE-8900 Ieper
Belgium
Tel. +32 57 222 111
Fax +32 57 222 001
www.picanol.be
[email protected]

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